In a landmark move to redefine healthcare education through faith-based values, Tahfeez School of Health Sciences, Kibiya, has made the study of the Qur’an and Fiqhu (Islamic jurisprudence) compulsory for all its students.
The announcement was made by the institution’s Provost, Mukhtar Ismail Gwarzo, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Rano Local Government, Malam Naziru Yau, who was represented by the Director of Personnel Management (D.P.M), Alhaji Ado Danazumi.
Provost Gwarzo explained that the integration of Islamic studies into the health sciences curriculum is aimed at producing medical professionals who are not only knowledgeable and technically proficient, but also grounded in ethical, moral, and spiritual values.
“This initiative is about more than education—it’s about character. We want our graduates to serve with compassion, guided by both medical science and Islamic ethics,” Gwarzo said.
He described the policy as part of the institution’s broader mission to raise a new generation of healthcare workers who serve humanity with both skill and integrity.
Responding on behalf of the Council, Alhaji Ado Danazumi commended the school’s leadership for its innovative and value-driven approach to medical education. He noted that the policy was “visionary and timely,” given the importance of moral grounding in public health service.
Danazumi assured the institution of the Council’s full support and emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between educational institutions and local governments in shaping socially responsible professionals.
The visit also provided a platform for discussion on community health outreach programs and professional development partnerships.